Self-acupressure

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Acupressure is also a form of massage that can be used for self-administered therapy. When undertaking acupressure either on yourself or someone else, the pressure applied should be firm and direct. This is one of the key differences between acupressure and conventional massage therapies.

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To administer acupressure, you can use your own hands and arms. Your fingers, thumbs, knuckles and elbows are good for this. Whilst should your hands or arms not provide you with the pressure needed, you can also use the blunt end of a pencil or a similar hard, round object.